New World
After the complete annihilation of the Defiant Dao, only three major powers remained in the New World: the Dao Sect, the New Dao Sect, and the Other Ghost Clan!
Notably, the Other Ghost Clan’s leader, Yi Tian, did not perish. Sensing things going south, he fled quickly!
Of course, though he survived, he now lived in daily fear and torment.
Gone!
The terrifying Defiant Dao was completely wiped out!
Dead without a trace!
That woman was so powerful it was despair-inducing!
Now, Yi Tian truly understood what Heavenly Dao had told him. As Heavenly Dao had said, killing Yi Yi was genuinely to save the Other Ghost Clan!
Heavenly Dao had acted with true kindness!
Unfortunately, it was too late!
Now, he feared Ye Xuan’s retaliation!
If Ye Xuan sought revenge, what would become of the Other Ghost Clan?
Despair!
He now lived every day in fear that a sword might descend from the sky, erasing the Other Ghost Clan from existence!
Unlike Yi Tian, the Dao Sect’s leader, Dao Yan, was ecstatic!
He had learned of the Defiant Dao’s destruction!
By the Plain-Skirted Woman!
Invincible!
Dao Yan was so thrilled he could barely contain himself!
Initially, he worried that Ye Xuan joining the Dao Sect would bring calamity, but now it was clear that Ye Xuan and his sister had no designs on the sect—they merely treated it as a training ground!
His perspective had been too narrow!
Thanks to Ye Xuan, the Dao Sect had become the undisputed top power in the New World. Even Heavenly Dao had to treat them with respect!
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### Ancient Wilderness
Upon returning to the Ancient Wilderness, Ye Xuan immediately sought out Qin Guan.
He handed her a storage ring, smiling, “Take a look!”
Qin Guan glanced inside and, seeing the Dimensional Saint Crystals, was momentarily stunned before saying, “Destiny killed again?”
Ye Xuan laughed heartily, “Yes!”
Qin Guan smiled, “Impressive!”
With that, she naturally pocketed the storage ring!
No pretense!
Ye Xuan asked, “How’s the bank coming along?”
Qin Guan smiled, “Almost done!”
Ye Xuan was surprised, “So fast?”
Qin Guan said, “Not really. I’d already laid the groundwork before! Remember, at my Immortal Treasure Pavilion, you could get loans and buy all sorts of insurance…”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Of course! But is it really that profitable?”
Qin Guan laughed, “Extremely profitable! The interest might seem small, but with enough people, it’s terrifying!”
She paused, then added, “Of course, I’m not without principles. My interest rates are fair, acceptable to everyone!”
Ye Xuan teased, “Are you trying to pocket all the money?”
Qin Guan said seriously, “Little Xuan, do you think I’m just after money?”
Ye Xuan froze.
Qin Guan continued, “Fool, don’t you know how important a stable financial order is? By controlling the financial order of these endless universes, I can indirectly strengthen your human order! For cosmic peace and stability, a proper financial order is essential.”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, “I understand!”
Qin Guan went on, “We now control the Guanxuan Universe, the Ancient Wilderness, the New World, and the Dimensional Universe. These universes are basically ours, but managing them well is a huge challenge! We must perfect many orders, or if we’re not around in the future, things will descend into chaos! Only by establishing these orders and rules can we ensure the world doesn’t fall apart even if we’re gone. Understand?”
Ye Xuan said gravely, “That’s exactly what worries me! If we’re not here and no one maintains control, will our Guanxuan Academy and Immortal Treasure Pavilion go astray?”
Qin Guan smiled, “We’ve discussed this before!”
Ye Xuan nodded, “We have! But I’m still worried!”
Qin Guan laughed, “Don’t worry! Leave these issues to me. Qingqiu and I will handle them!”
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile, “I’ve really become a hands-off boss!”
Qin Guan winked, “Not quite. You still need to make money!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then asked, “Any new breakthroughs in your Technology Dao?”
Qin Guan smiled, “Still researching!”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Let’s keep at it together!”
Qin Guan nodded, “Together!”
After chatting a bit more, they parted ways!
Qin Guan had matters to handle in the Ancient Wilderness, while Ye Xuan returned to the Dao Sect!
He needed to continue cultivating!
Upon returning to the Dao Sect, he was warmly received.
Seeing Dao Yan’s enthusiastic respect, Ye Xuan smiled wryly, “Senior Dao Yan, no need to be so polite!”
Dao Yan hurriedly said, “It’s only right!”
Ye Xuan said earnestly, “Senior, can you help me with something?”
Dao Yan immediately replied, “Please, Young Master Ye, speak!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “You know Qin Guan and I founded the Immortal Treasure Pavilion and Guanxuan Academy here, but we’re new and not entirely familiar with the place…”
Dao Yan quickly said, “I understand! No need to say more, Young Master Ye. From today, the affairs of Guanxuan Academy and Immortal Treasure Pavilion are the affairs of my Dao Sect!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Thank you!”
Dao Yan said seriously, “We’re family. Why so formal?”
Ye Xuan: “…”
In the following time, Ye Xuan focused on cultivation!
To support his training, the entire Dao Sect spared no effort!
Training partners? They had them! Resources? Plenty!
Ye Xuan cultivated in the small pagoda, aiming for the Inner Dao Realm!
Time passed bit by bit.
While Ye Xuan trained, in the New World, the Immortal Treasure Pavilion and Guanxuan Academy grew rapidly!
With people and money, they thrived!
Thus, Guanxuan Academy and Immortal Treasure Pavilion became the strongest forces in the New World!
The strongest!
Notably, the Heavenly Dao of the New World had joined both the Academy and the Pavilion!
This move shocked the entire New World!
Many believed their backer was Heavenly Dao… unaware that the Defiant Dao had already been eradicated!
…
In a certain ancient city, Heavenly Dao returned to the tavern he had once visited.
Entering, he glanced at Cang Xuan inside and smiled, “A pot of wine!”
Cang Xuan brought a pot to Heavenly Dao, glanced at him, and said nothing.
Heavenly Dao smiled, “Destiny and the others promised that when Young Master Ye achieves his cultivation, they’ll grant the Dao Sect a great fortune! Know what that means?”
He shook his head with a smile, “Truly enviable! A fortune from Lady Destiny will surely transform the Dao Sect’s fate!”
Cang Xuan said flatly, “Here to mock me?”
Heavenly Dao glanced at him, “I’m not that bored!”
With that, he picked up the wine and headed outside. Halfway, he paused and said, “I came to see you to remind myself of a truth: choices matter!”
With that, he vanished into the distance.
Ye Xuan had said he owed Heavenly Dao a favor.
What did that favor mean?
It meant a lot!
Having guarded the New World for so long, it’d be a lie to say he didn’t want to progress further, but with his current strength, advancing was incredibly difficult!
Like ordinary people in the mundane world, many work hard, but opportunities are rare, and those who seize them are even rarer!
Lately, he had been pondering his master.
The Master of the Great Dao Pen!
What was his master’s true stance toward Young Master Ye?
Kill him?
No!
Heavenly Dao was certain his master had no intention of killing Ye Xuan, even without Lady Destiny. His master wouldn’t harm him!
Just like with Boundless back then!
There was affection there!
Countless efforts invested!
Companionship over so long…
Moreover, his master seemed to support Ye Xuan’s establishment of the academy and a new order!
In other words, Ye Xuan’s goals aligned with his master’s!
So, in his view, the future of this world belonged to Ye Xuan.
Following Ye Xuan meant boundless prospects!
…
### Inside the Small Pagoda
Ye Xuan sat cross-legged, his sword intent growing stronger.
His Human Sword Intent had become his strongest trump card without him realizing!
It was now his key to challenging those above his level!
After an unknown time, Ye Xuan, seated, slowly opened his eyes.
Boom!
A terrifying aura surged from within him!
Inner Dao Realm!
Ye Xuan stood, opening his palm, and the Qingxuan Sword appeared. His lips curled slightly.
Moments later, he looked up at the heavens, slowly closing his eyes.
Soon, he sensed many subtle things!
Dao Rules!
At that moment, he could finally feel the Dao Rules of the Master of the Great Dao Pen!
This meant there was already an established order and rules in this world!
Feeling this, Ye Xuan frowned!
If he wanted to establish his own order and rules, wouldn’t that mean overturning those of the Master of the Great Dao Pen?
Wasn’t that indirectly challenging him?
At that thought, Ye Xuan’s expression darkened.
Was the Master of the Great Dao Pen setting him up?
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile, dismissing the thought!
Then, as if remembering something, his lips curled into a sly, fox-like grin!
Moments later, he left the small pagoda and returned to the Ancient Wilderness. This time, he didn’t seek Qin Guan but went to the Ye Clan to find Ye Chen and Chu Tian…
What to do after leveling up?
Show off, of course!
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